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Memorable Halloween Weather Events
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.

Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.

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How Punny Are You?
Halloween Puns & Fun

Does it Really Rain BLOOD?
No this isn't a Halloween hoax. It does sometimes rain "blood" in some areas of the world. Find out what this "blood" is.

Halloween Superstitions and Symbols
If you see a blue light, is a ghost near? Why shouldn't you talk on Halloween? How did Jack O'Lanterns originate?

Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.

6 Tasty Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!

Chilling Forecast for Halloween
Farmers' Almanac Forecast Dressing up this Halloween? You may want to note our forecast and pile on a few extra sweaters.

Scare Away Tooth Decay
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.

What's so Magical about Mistletoe?
Today, kisses can be exchanged under the mistletoe any time during the holiday season.

Test Your Patriotic Knowledge
Fourth of July Fun See how much you really know about some patriotic symbols.

Put your Roof to Work
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.

Who had the worst wedding weather?
Vote for the best of the worst. Cast your vote for the best of the worst weather that is on our top ten finalist's big day!

Homemade Air Freshener Can Freshen up the Holidays
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.

Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.

Recipes

Boo-berry Coffin Cake
Scare up this cake for all your ghosts and goblins on Halloween. You'll have them shouting "yum" instead of "boo!"

Videos

A Main Street Way of Life: Cooperstown, NY
In Cooperstown, New York, the main street is the heart of the community. We look inside this Norman Rockwell storybook town.

The Old Ballgame: Town Ball
Before there was baseball, you could find different versions of stick and ball games being played all over the United States in the 19th Century. What did these games look like? The Leatherstocking Baseball Club of Cooperstown, New York shows us.

Blog

My Day in the Limelight
August 28, 2007 10:09 AM


Wedding Weather Contest Finalists
March 31, 2008 1:33 PM